Fraud-preventive device for coin mechanisms.



PATENTBD APR. 30, 1907.

JQ FRITSGHB.

DEVICE FOR cbIN ME APPLICATION FILED JUNE 2Q. 1906.

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FRAUD PREVENTIVE 2 SHEETS-SHEET 1.

PATENTED APR. 30, 1907.

J. PRITSGHE.

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Specification of Letters Patent.

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Patented April 30, 1907.

Original application filed March 3,19U5,i-crizd No. 304,051. DlVlLiCfil and this application filed June 20, 1906. Serial No. 322,548

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Be it known that I, Join l nrrscun, n citi- 1 zen of the United States, residing); in the city and county of Philmlelphiu, Stute ol' l-o1msylvania, p

Fraud-Preventive Device for om Mochenisms, of which the following is n specilico tion.

In a pendin; application No. Ihlifli-l, filed M l-rah 3, 1906,01 which this is o division, l. have described and claimed novel construction a vending: upper-altos in which an article is deiivcrcd to a position accessible to the purchaser.

My present invention consists broadly of nv fraud preventive device adapted to be used in'crmjunction with e vending mzichine in which means are provided for returning to the intending purchaser any coin oi undcsired dimensions or which hasbeen mutil eted,

thus preventing in it positive numner the retention of a bogus coin or a coin of undesired dimensions in the n'iucl'iine in connecti n with which my device employed.

My invention further con.- ol' :1. novel ormstruction of 11, coin chute comprising e.

stutionnry member and o member pivoted with respect thereto and novel moons for maintaining said chute normally in closed position.

It further consists oi' novel means for permitting the pivoted member ol' the coin chute to open when the nnichino is actuated.

it further consists of novel means for )reventing the passage oi o coin ol undesired dimensions through the coin chute.

It further consists of novel moons ior returning a coin, which hos been stopped in the coin chute, to a i'vt'vptnoh outside oi the m chine from which th e in may he tolwn hy the'inhmding porches It further consi of u id for guiding: the coin in i. coin chute.

It further consists of a novel construction of it stutiomn'y member he 'ing; at hmgitudinul ly extending groove orrcccss ncin'its upper end und having its inner face near itslower end inclined or beveled.

it further consists oinovcl means for securing the pivoted member with respect to the stationary nuin'iberoi the coin chutej 1t lurihcr consists of novel means for edjusting the size of the coin chitin construction ...suge irom the have invented a new and usoiul it further consists of a novel construction 5- Q of actuating lover which co-acts' with the pivoted member of the coin chute to actuate said pivotcd member.

it further consists of novel means for reg ulziting the size of the coin chute near one end thereof. I

it further consists of it novel construction of :1 stop n'ieclnrnismfor preventing the pas-- sutl e through the chute of a coin having the desired dimensions.

it further consists of other novel features of construction, all its will be hereinafter lully set forth.

For the purposeof illustrating my invcntion. I have shown but one form of n device,

this embodiment best illustrates the prini ciple of my invention, although it is obvious 1 that the principal instrumentzrlities of which my invention consists may he variously errunged and organized and in the accompany- 'ing; drawings, 1. have shown one embodiment thereof which lv hove found in practice to 1 give very good and setisl'm:t ry results, although it is who understood that my invention is not limited to this specific arrangement and organ zation of these instrumentolities.

Figure 1 represents n l ront clcvartion of aportion oi 2t imtchinc showing the coin slots therein and the actuating lnmdlc of u trend preventive device embodying my invention. Fig. 2 reprcsenls u serlionnl elevation ot a portion ol the device showing the coin slots and the munnerin which the coin posses thcretln'ough. l([i)l'l.$('lli i o sectional Fin. 3) View olthe coin slot nod its :ul h1ncl.-;sl|o\\'- inc" a coin ol the desired dimensions in open- I utive position th rein. l ig. -i represents at sectional View ol :1 coin slot showing the Imtl1- nor in which e'r h: is stopped it one which has been worn too thin is mnployed. Fig. 5 represents 21 scr'llonnl view of n. coin slot showing: the munner in which thercoin is stopped it the periphery ol the coin has been worn nwuy. Fig. (5 represents :1 sectional view of u coin slot showing means for stopis being octuuted end ulso showing the pivoted member of the slot in its open position and it coin falling from the coin chute. Fig. '7 represents a front elevation of the coin slot.

front portion of the pivoted member of the ping the coin when the muchine is omp.y on

Fig. 8 represents it perspective View of the' IOC roller co-actihg therewith.

coin slot showing the m anner in which a substantially parallel groove is formed at the front end thereof. Fig. 9 represents a perspective View of a portion of Fig. 1, the same being viewed front. the rear. Fig. reprew sents a-i'ront eleva' tioi'i on an enlarged scale of Fig. 7. Fig. 11 represents a sectional view of the coin chute in closed position and a Fig. 12 repre sents a sectional view similar to that shown clation to each other.

Similar numerals of reference indicate corresponding parts in'the figures;

Referring to the drawings :--1 designates a front plate or casing ineinberwhich is adapt ed to be secured in any suitable manner or in Fig. 11 but showing. the parts in different form apart of avending or other machine in connection with which my present invention is adapted to be employed.

2 designates a slot or aperture in the casing 1 through wl'iich the coins lire passed by the intcnding purchaser.

3 designates a coin chute which comprises a stationary member. l to which the arms 5 are secured in any suitable manner, said arms extending transversely across the top of the member l in the present instance and l'iaving at their outer ends lugs 6 to which-are pivoted, by means of pins or equivalent do viccs'T, a block or bracket to which the plate 9 suitably secured, sai

coin chute.

l0 designates a bracket or angle arm which is secured to the stationary member 4 and to the casing 1 by means of any suitable fastening device such as screws or pins 1]. 1

The member 9 is pivoted with respect to the stationary member 4 in such a manner that by reason of its own weight it will move outwardly from the plate 4v and normally: assumo an open 12 designates lugs carried by the pivoted member 9 and preferably extending downwardly therefrom. The stationary ieinber l is recessed on the side contiguous the pivoted member 9 and has near its upper edge a longitudinally extendinggroove or recess 13, which forms a depending lip or flange MI The inner face 15 of the stationary member 4 forms a substantially plane surface which has at its lower end beveled face 16.

i 17 designates lugs carried by .the stationary'mcuibcr 4 and preferably in alinement with the lugs 12 carried by the pivoted memberi), when the parts are in assembled position.

18 designates an adjusting device which, in the present instance, I have shown as having threaded engagement with the lug 1'7 and this adjusting device, such a set SCIOVVi 18, is adapted to cngageorabut against thc lug l2 carried by the pivoted member 9, where an inwardly inclined or plate form mg the pivoted or movable member of the position,'as indicated in Fig. 6.

)' by the distance to which the pivoted member M9 may approach the stationary member 4 may be adjusted according to the conditions and requirements of the case. The pivoted member 9 has secured thereto near its forward end a triangular or wedge-shaped block 19, in order to form, when the two members of the coin chute are in their initially closed position, as seen in Fig. 7 a substantially straight slot therebetween at their forward end, it being noted that owing to the employment of the beveled face 16 of the stationary her 9 is pivoted with. respect thereto, the lower end of the slot 20 formed between the members is substantially \I-shaped, as seen most clearly in Figs. 7 and 10. When the parts are in assembled position, the coin slot 20 isi-n alinement with the opening or aperture 2 in the casing member 1 and the aperture 2- is so constructed that any coin which pass therethrou'gh.

by the'pivoted member 9.

22 desi nates a plate or bracket secured in any suitable manner to the stationary memher 4 and having 9. depending air-11123 in which is fulcruined a lever 24, one end of .said lever being suitably deflected and having pivoted thereto at'its outer-trend at v25, a rod or pin 26 which is adapted .to pass through an aperture 27 in the stationary coins when the -m ac.h1ne is inoperative or when it is desired to render inoperative the machine in conjunction with which my present invention is employed. i v 28 designates a spring which has most clearly seen in Figs. 9, 11; and 12, is secured at one end by any suitable means'to'the pivotedmember 9, the other end of said being free, in the presentinstance, and surrounded by or engaging with a stop 29 which is carried by the pivoted member 9. i Referring now more especially to Fig; 2, 30 designates a rod having a suitable handle 31 secured thereto, said rode'xtending through an aperture in the casing 1 and having a' shoulder onset collar 32 between which and the removable cap or closure 33 of the casing 34 is interposed. a spring 35,- it being noted that the rod 30 extends through the casin r 34 and also through the cap 33 which has of the casing 34.

36 designates a cross rod connected with the rod and having an arm 37 connected therewith, said arm 37 having mounted thereon or secured thereto a standard or upright 38 which is provided at its outer end with a roller 39 4 that in the present instance the upper end of the standard has a reduced diameter, al-

21 designates an adjustable stop carried member 4, inorder to serve ass stop fbr the it being noted 7 member 4 and the manner in which the men1- has been bent out of its normal shape cannot spring I threaded or. other engagement with the end in any suitable manner, 1 25 1 though this is not essential in all cases, but 13;:

40 designates a return chute having its.

sides 41 deflected upwardly and outwardly, said chute being located directly under the coin chute 3 and being suitably secured to the casing member 1 by any suitable means,

' such as the screws or equivalent devices 42, it

being noted that in the present instance the bottom Wall of said chute 40 inclines d'ownwardly toward the casing member 1 in order that when a coin falls in said chute it will be guided downwardly to a slot or opening 43 in the casiru member 1. The coin will pass through t heopening or aperture 43 and be received in the recess or chamber 44 of the bracket or receiver which is suitably secured to the casing member 1. In the pres ent'instance l have shown the recess 44 in the bracket or receiver 45 as being adapted to receive a single coin and to retain thesamein upright position.

46 designates a guide suitably supported in proximity to the end of the coin chute 3, the lower end of said guide being pressed toether or flattened as seen at 47 in order to gonna guide slot or passage to a coin wheel, such as is disclosed in my pending application hereinbefore referred to, 'and provided sired apparatus co-operating therewith.

with a slot 49 into which the coin is adapted to pass from the guide or tunnel 46.

50 designates a lever which is adapted to co-act with the lever 23 and with. other suitable actuating mechanism.

The coin, it it has the proper dimensions,

is placed'by the intending purchaser in the slot 2 and since the pivoted member 9 of the coin chute 3 is normally maintained in operative position with respect to the member 4 by means of the roller 39 engaging the spring 28, a substantially straight slot will be formed between the two members, and the coin will pass directly through this slot in the manner indicated most clearly in Fig. The coin passes from the coin slot 20 through the guide 46 and is directed by the converging lower portion of this guide into the slot 49 of the coin wheel 48 or to any dig a coin 15 passed through the-aperture 2 which is much thinner than a standard coin, the

V-shaped form of the lower portion, of the slot 20 will cause the coin to assume a lower position in the coin chute and the periphery of the coin will not be guided in the longitudi-' nal slot 13 as in the case of a standard coin. The coin will fall to'one side as seen in Fig. 4, and be stopped by its engagement. 'ltll the adjustable stop device 2]. If a coin is omp'loved, the outer periphery of which has The roller ".9 is

as seen in Fig. 5, that in thi.- case the flange 14 u ill not engage the coin in uch a runner as to cause the same to be retaun d .r guided in the groove andthe coin will fall to one side, as soon in Fig. to that shown in Fig. 4 in which case an or; trauhin coin was employed, the coin having a reduced diameter, will be stopped' by the stop rod or pin ill. It a coin has been re= tained in the slot by its engagement with the stop rod or pin 21, said coin will fall into the inclined chute 4t) and he returned to the rocciver 45 us will be apparent from Figs. 1 and 9- When the handle 31 is moved iiiwurdly the rod will be moved for urdly: and thereby the standard 38 carried by the arm 37. The. roller 39 \\ill travel along the spring 2.; and owing t0 the manner in "which the mombcr 9 is pivoted nith respect to the slmion-- ary member 4- so that it moves outucrdly from'its own weight, the member 9 u ill move outwardly and permit the .coin which has been stopped in the slot 20 by the adjustable stop device-21. to fall llltO the chute and be returned to the receiver -15, .u'hich is located in a. posit ion accessible to the p urchascr.

.[ wish to call special attention to the mannor in which the coin chute may be readily and quickly adjusted for coins of diil'ercnt dimenpions. By. means of the :uliustizig screw 18 the width of the coin slot 20 l'ormcd between the members 4 and 3 may be anjusted as desired, so that a coin ot'any desired or standard (llH'lCUSlOllS may be employed and the variation between. a standard coin which it ill pass through the slot and. a coin which will be returned to an intending purchaser may be regulated as dcsircd, as will be apparent, since the ii-shaped slot will permit the coin to assume a lower pi. i 'tion in the coin chute 3 the pivoted meiuher 0 is moved away from the member 4.

It will be apparent that as soon as the pressure on the handle 31 has been released/the spring 28 interposed between the shoulder or set collar P2 and the cap or closure 33 of the casing will cause the member 30 to assun'le its normal position and the standard 38 will he moved in the opposite direction, the roller 39 traveling along the inclined face of the spring 28 and closing the coin chute.

If it is desired to positively prevent the passage of a coin of standard or desired dimensions through the coin chute 3, this may be prevented by actuating the lever which causes the lever arm 23 to turn on its fulcrun'i and the stop rod or pin 26 pivoted thereto at 25 will pass through the aperture 27 and positively prevent the passage of a coin through the chute 3, since if the handle 31 is mituuteu the coin stopped in the coin chute will fall into the return chute In a similar manner 40 and be received in &

advantage enumerated in the statement of invention and the above description, and While 1 have, in the present instance, shown and described a preferred embodiment thereof, it is to be understood that it is susceptible pi modification in various particulars witl1- out departing from the spirit orscope of my invention or sacrificing any; oii'iifi' tages. I

1. In a coin controlled apparatus, a coin chute, comprising a stationary member and a pivoted member, said members forming a coin slot therebetween, means for adjusting the size of said slot, an adjustable stop carried by said pivoted member, and means for causing an abnormally thin coin to engage said stop..

2. Ina coin controlled advanapparatus, a coin chute comprisinga stationaryimember and a pivoted member, said members forming a coin .slot therebetween, means for adjusting .the size of said slot, an adjustable stop carried by said pivoted member, and means for causing a coin having a reduced diameter to engage said stop.

3f In a coin controlled apparatus, a coin chute comprising a stationary and a pivoted member forming'a coin slot therebetween, an adjustable stop carried by one of said mem here, means for causing a coin of improper dimensions to engage said stop, and means for causing the return of said coin to the in tending purchaser. l

, 4. Ina coin controlled apparatus, a coin chute comprising a stationary and a pivoted member having a coin slot therebetween, an adjustable stop carried by one of said members, means for causing a coin of improper dimensions to engage said stop, a second stop for the coin carried by one of said members, and means stop. r v

5. Ina coin controlled apparatus, a coin chute comprising a stationary and a pivoted member having a coin slot therebetween, an adjustable stop carried bvone of said members, means for causing a coin of improper dimensions to engage said stop, a second stop for thecoin carried by one of said members, means for causing the return of said coin to the intending purchaser, andmeans for actuating said second stop.

6. in a coin controlled apparatus, a coin chute comprising, a stationary and a pivoted member forming a coin slot therebetwcen, an

adjustable stop carried by one of said mcmbers, means for causing a com of improper for returning for actuating said last mentioned preventing the entrance of a bent'coin into said slot, devices for adjusting the size of said slot, and means for causing the return of a coin oi improper dimensions to the intending purchaser.

- '2. in a coin controlled apparatus, staslot therebetwecn, one of said members havmg a guide groove at the upper cortion thereof and an inwardly GXlZGIIClIH- an ularly inof said members having a substantially plane surface, an adj u'stable stop carried by the lat 'ter member, means for adjusting the relative position of said members o vary the size of said slot, and means for causing the return of a coin held in said. slot to the intending pun v chaser.

'chute comprising a stationary member and a pivoted member, said members forming coin slot therebetween, the lower portion of. which is U-shaped, means for causing a coin of improper dimensions to engage said stop an adjustable stop carried bypsaid pivoted member, and means for permitting said pivoted member to move outwardly from said stationary member. I

- 9. In a coin controlled apparatus, a coin chute comprising a stationary member and a member pivoted with respect thereto so as to normally move outwardly therefrom by its own weight, there being coin slot between said members, means for adjusting the dis tahce between said members to vary the size of said coin slot, means for normally maintaining said coin slot in closed position, an ad justable stop carried by one of said members for. stopping a coin therebet sveen, and means said coin to the intending pur chaser. I

10. In a coin controlled apparatus, coin chute comprising astationary member ham ing a longitudinally extending groove there in, a member pivoted with respect thereto own weight, the inner lace of said stationary member extending, downwardly lrom said groove forming a substantially plane surlace,

inclined to the lace contiguous thereto, an adjustable coin stop carried by said pivoted member, said members l orz'ning a coin slot tl'ierebctwecn, means For varying the relative position of said members to vary the/size of said slot, andmeans for ellocling the return of a coin stoppcd-inseid not to the intending purchaser. I 11. In a coin cbutega stalionru y member having a longitmlinal groove therein, a memto move outwardly therefrom by itrrown tionary and apivoted member having a coin the lower end of said member being singularly.

clined face the lower end thereo the other 8 in a coin controlled apparatus, a eoin IIC adapted to move outwardly therefrom by its Q I I I i 7 her pivoted to said stauonary..member so as therebetween, means carried by the pivoted l v c jiveignt, said members forming a com slot 6 dimensions to engage said stop, means for member for preventing the entrance of abent coin, means for arresting the passage therethrough of a coin of improper dimensions, means for normally closing said slot and permitting the opening thereof, a return chute into which an arrested coin falls on the opening of said pivoted member, and a receiver without the machine intowhich the return coin is deposited."

12. In a coin chute, a stationary member, brackets extending outwardl therefrom, a pivoted member carried by said brackets, the upper portion of the inner face of said stationary member forming a substantially plane surface and having a lip overhanging the upper end thereof to form a longitudinally extending groove, the lower portion of said inner face being inwardly beveled, the inner face of said pivoted member forming a substantially plane surface, said stationary member having on its inner face at its forward end an angularly inclined block so as to forms substantially straight slot betweensaid members at their forward end, an adi'ustable sto carried by'said ivoted mem- J61, adapts to stopl a coin'o improper di mensions passing t erethrough, meansfor adjusting said pivoted member relative to said stationary member to vary the size of said slot, and means co-acting with said pivoted member adapted to open said slot on its forward movement and to close said slot on its return movement.

13. In a coin controlled apparatus, a coin chute comprising a stationary and a pivoted member having a coin slot therebetween, an adjustable stop carried by one of said mem bers, means for causing a coin of improper dimensions to engage said stop, said stationary member having an aperture thereth'rough, a second stop for the coin adapted to pass through said aperture, a lever to which said second stop is pivoted', and means for actuating said lever.

14. In a coin controlled apparatus, a coin chute comprising a stationar and a pivoted member forming a coin slot t erebetween, an adjustable stop carried by one of said memhere, means for causing a coin'of improper dimensions to. engage said stop, a spring secured at one end to said pivoted member, a

roller adapted to co-act with said spring, and a a s rin pressed plunger adapted to actuate sai rol er, and thereb maintain said pivoted member in open or c osed osition.

JOH FRITSGHE; \Vitnesses I JOHN A. WIEDERSHEIM, HERBERT STOCKWELL FAIRBANKS. 

